Overview

Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Position Summary:

Performs the maintenance repair, overhaul and setup of all the plant operating equipment.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Examines and diagnoses plant equipment to correct operating difficulties including filling and packaging machines, lyophilization and support equipment, stoppering and closure machinery, labeling, packaging and finishing equipment, conveying, transferring and materials handling equipment.
• Replaces or repairs frozen or worn bearings, broken or worn parts, leaking supply lines and/or systems, gears, shafts, drive sprockets, chains, valves, belts; electrical or mechanical and/or hydraulic drive and/or control systems.
• Disassembles, cleans, oils, greases, repairs, and reassembles equipment in need of overhaul or as a preventive maintenance procedure.
• Performs installation, repair and/or maintenance work on plant building facilities.
• Constructs offices and relocates office areas as needed.
• Records, files, maintains and makes readily available all records, logs, parts' lists, suppliers' lists, work records (both performed and to be performed), stock records, manuals and/or all other required maintenance records and/or files relating to all plant operating equipment.
• All other duties as assigned by manager

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Functional/technical skills

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• High School diploma or equivalent 7 years of experience in plant maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to lift and move materials per current OSHA standards 

International Mobility Required:

• No

Travel requirements:

• No

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

The hourly wage range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $35 to $38. Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com